The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more people died from drug overdoses in 2014 than any other year on record. A majority of drug overdose deaths – more than 60 percent – involve an opioid. And nearly 80 Americans die daily from an opioid overdose. ASCs can help reduce these figures without compromising quality, says Mark Romanoff, MD.

Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants anesthesiologist William Buhrman, M.D. was named a “Physician of Excellence” in enhanced recovery after surgery implementation, the first U.S. anesthesiologist to receive the honor from the ERAS Society.

The safety of our patients is our physician anesthesiologists top priority. That is why we are proud to announce that we have had no deaths, no strokes and no heart attacks related to anesthesia since we started measuring all of these patient safety indicators in 2012.

The surgery process can be intimidating for some patients. We want to take away the guessing game. This is why we created an infographic that details everything your physician anesthesiologist does to keep you safe before, during and after surgery.

Southeast Anesthesiology was named a finalist in the category of Education in Healthcare for its self-published children’s book developed to address the specific needs and fears of children preparing to go under anesthesia.

The summit is an ongoing, multi-year, continuing education event sponsored by the Latin America Division of the Medical Devices & Diagnostic Group of the Johnson & Johnson Company, and it brings experts in healthcare quality and safety to Latin America to discuss the following topics:

Sept. 10, 2009 (Charlotte, N.C.) - Even with the economy still in a recession, one Charlotte business is still giving back - and in quite a creative way.

Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants is sponsoring the BB King concert at The Fillmore on Oct. 6 and giving $12.50 for every ticket sold to the soon-to-be-built Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. This type of donation is the first of its kind for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte and Southeast.

April 29, 2014 (Charlotte, N.C.) – Thousands of children attend school each year, many without realizing what a gift they have in a free education. However, one family in the Charlotte area knows who to thank for their special needs education. Southeast Anesthesiologist Consultants donated $5,000 to Hope For The Warriors® to help fund special schooling for Isabelle and Abby, daughters of Captain David J. Thompson, a fallen soldier. This donation was arranged through Hope For The Warriors®., a national nonprofit organization that assists post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty.

Southeast Anesthesiology Consultant’s Donation to Ronald McDonald House Reflects Commitment to Care for Families in Need

August 27, 2013 (Charlotte, N.C.) – Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants (SAC) recently donated more than 200 toys and other items to the Ronald McDonald House to help provide extra comfort for families who stay there while their children receive treatment at nearby hospitals. “Families with a child facing a prolonged hospitalization should be able to focus on support and healing,” explains Dr. Labron Chambers, pediatric anesthesiologist with SAC.

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